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Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK

The Guardian Tech Monday 15 June 2026, 11:02 UTC By Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker 1 min read
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Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’UK politics live – latest updatesHow will the ban work?UK parents: how do you feel about the ban?Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have warned as ministers push to enact the new restrictions by next spring. Meta, YouTube and Snapchat have all criticised the ban,...

Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’

Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have warned as ministers push to enact the new restrictions by next spring.

Meta, YouTube and Snapchat have all criticised the ban, which was announced by Keir Starmer on Monday and would stop younger teenagers from using their services.

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